After the controversial decision by the Confederation of African Football to strip Senegal of the title, the mood in Morocco has completely changed, and one player in particular has reason to be happy.
Real Madrid’s Brahim Diaz was in the spotlight during the Africa Cup of Nations final, but for the wrong reasons.
At the very end of the game, he had the opportunity to give his team the advantage from the penalty spot.
He opted for an attractive attempt by the so-called Panenko, but his shot did not end up in the net. After that, Morocco was defeated, and Diaz bore the epithet of the tragic of the meeting.
Brahim Diaz can cheer up now! pic.twitter.com/N9MH6y6Xk9 https://t.co/vd246pl064
— The Final Whistle (@Rufus_45) March 17, 2026
However, after the latest development of the situation and the depriving of the title from Senegal, the whole story took a different course.
Diaz no longer carries the burden of a mistake that could have decided the game, and now he and his teammates have reason to celebrate.
“This is a big thing for us, everything has changed in a very short time,” reactions from the Moroccan camp are reported.
On the other hand, this decision could further intensify the rivalry between Senegal and Morocco.
Their future meetings could have a special charge and potentially carry high risk, given the tensions that have already arisen.
(Vijesti.ba)
